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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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