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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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