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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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