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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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