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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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