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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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