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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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