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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

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