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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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