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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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