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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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