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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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