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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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