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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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