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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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