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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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