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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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