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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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