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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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