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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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