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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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