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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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