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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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