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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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