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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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