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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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