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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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