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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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