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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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