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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering students all over 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. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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