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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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