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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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