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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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