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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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