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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic education technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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