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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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