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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around 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 are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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