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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. 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 usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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