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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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