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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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