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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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