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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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