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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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