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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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