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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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