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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners 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. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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