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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology enable students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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