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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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