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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering learners all over 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. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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