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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all aver 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. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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