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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

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