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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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