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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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