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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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