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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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