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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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