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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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