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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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