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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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