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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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