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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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