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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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