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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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