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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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