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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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