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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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