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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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