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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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