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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

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