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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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