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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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