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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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