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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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