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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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