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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

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