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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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