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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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