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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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