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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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