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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate 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 online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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