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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

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MOOCS And Open Education