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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. 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. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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