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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans in nations 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. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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