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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. 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 commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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