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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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