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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies 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 institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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