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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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