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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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