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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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