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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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