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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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