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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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