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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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