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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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