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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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