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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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