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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes 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 usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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