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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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