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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning enable students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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