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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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