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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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