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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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