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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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