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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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