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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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