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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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