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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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