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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate 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 ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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