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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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