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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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