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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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