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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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