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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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