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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning make it possible 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. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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