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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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