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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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