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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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