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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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