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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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