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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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