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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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