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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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