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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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