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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

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