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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part 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 typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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