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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning have enabled people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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