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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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