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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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