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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

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