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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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