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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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