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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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