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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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