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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. 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 lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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