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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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