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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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