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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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