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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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