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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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