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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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