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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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