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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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