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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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