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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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