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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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