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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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