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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology are enabling humans 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 MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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