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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning have empowered learners all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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