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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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