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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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