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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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