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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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