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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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