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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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