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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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