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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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