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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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