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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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