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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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