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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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