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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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