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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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