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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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