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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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