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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education are enabling students all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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