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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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