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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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