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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take 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 free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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