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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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