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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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