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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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