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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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