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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth 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. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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