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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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