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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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