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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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