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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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