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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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