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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in 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 for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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