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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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