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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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