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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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