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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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