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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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