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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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