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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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