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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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