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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

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