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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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