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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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