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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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