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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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