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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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