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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses 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 usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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