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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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