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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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