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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around 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. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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