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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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