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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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