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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take 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 massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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