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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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