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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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