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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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