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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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