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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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