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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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