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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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