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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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