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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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