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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver 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. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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