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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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