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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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