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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have empowered people in all parts of 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. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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