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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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