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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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