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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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