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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take 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 but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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