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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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