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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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