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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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