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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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