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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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