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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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