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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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