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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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