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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around 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 massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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