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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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