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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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