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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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