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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part 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 almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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