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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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