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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver 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. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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