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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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