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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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