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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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