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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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