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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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