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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

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