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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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