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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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