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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

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