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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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