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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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