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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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