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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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