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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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