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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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