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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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