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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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