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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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