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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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