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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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