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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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