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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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