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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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