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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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