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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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