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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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