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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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