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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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