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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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