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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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