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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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