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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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