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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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