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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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