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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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