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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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