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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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