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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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