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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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