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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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