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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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