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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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