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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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