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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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