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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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