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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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