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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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