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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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