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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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