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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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