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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around 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. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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