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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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