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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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