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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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