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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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