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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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