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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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