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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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