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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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