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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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