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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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