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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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