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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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