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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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