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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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