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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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