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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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