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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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