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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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