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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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