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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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