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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses 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 almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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