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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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