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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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