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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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