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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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