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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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