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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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