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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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