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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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