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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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