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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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