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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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