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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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