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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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