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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

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