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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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