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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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