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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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