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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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