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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world 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. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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