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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver 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 usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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