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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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