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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take 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 mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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