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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

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