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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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