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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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