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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants 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 mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

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