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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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