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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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