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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

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