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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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