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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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