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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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