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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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