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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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