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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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