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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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