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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of 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 MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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