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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world 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 MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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