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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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