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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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