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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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