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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are providing the means for students all around 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 online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

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