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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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