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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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