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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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