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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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