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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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