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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate 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 courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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