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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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