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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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