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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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