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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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