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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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