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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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