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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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