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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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