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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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