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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver 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. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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