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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world 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 massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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