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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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