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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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