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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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