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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

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