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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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