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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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