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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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