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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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