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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

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