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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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