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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners all around 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. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

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