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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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