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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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