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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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