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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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