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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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