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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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