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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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