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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

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