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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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