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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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