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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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