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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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