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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of 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 online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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