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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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