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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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