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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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