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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology are providing the means for people all over 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. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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