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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around 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. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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