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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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