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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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