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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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