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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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