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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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