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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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