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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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