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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take 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 mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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