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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take 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 generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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