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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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