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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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