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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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