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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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