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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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