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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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