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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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