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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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