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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses 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 ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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