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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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