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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

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