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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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