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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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