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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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