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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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