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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology are empowering learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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