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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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