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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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