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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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