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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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