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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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