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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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