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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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