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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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