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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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