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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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