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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over 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 massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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