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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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