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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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