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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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