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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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