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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take courses online. 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. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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