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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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