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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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