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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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