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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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