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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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