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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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