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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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