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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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