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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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