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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology enable learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

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