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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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