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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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