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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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