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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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