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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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