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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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