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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

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