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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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