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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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