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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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