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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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