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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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