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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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