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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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