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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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