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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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