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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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