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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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