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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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