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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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