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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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