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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling 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. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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