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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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