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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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