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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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