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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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