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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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