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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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