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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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