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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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