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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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