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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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