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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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