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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes 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 typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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