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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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