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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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