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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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