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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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