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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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