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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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