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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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