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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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