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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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