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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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