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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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