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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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