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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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