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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners 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. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

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