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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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