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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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