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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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