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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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