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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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