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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes 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 mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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