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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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