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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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