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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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