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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver 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. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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