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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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