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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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