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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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