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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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