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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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