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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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