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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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