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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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