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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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