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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning are enabling students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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