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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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